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Mountain Fever Hardcover – November 1, 1995

by Tom Alexander Sr. (Author), Tom Alexander (Editor), Jane Alexander (Editor)

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Mountain Fever chronicles one man's love affair with a region, its unique and vanishing human culture, and its verdant natural history. Spanning the 1920s through the 1960s, it recounts Tom Alexander's early adventures as a government ranger and forester in Western North Carolina, where he dealt with arsonists, poachers, and bitter winter storms, plus his own experience as a stockman in battles with government authorities over sheep- and cattle-killing bears.

From his many years in the backcountry as a hunter, fisherman, hiker, and pack tripper, Tom distills firsthand observations of wildlife, geography, and mountain sociology.

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176 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Bright Mountain Books
Publication date

November 1, 1995
Dimensions

7.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10

0914875264
ISBN-13

978-0914875260
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"[N]o one who delights in the outdoors and visits Cataloochee can come away without an appreciation for the serenity and natural beauty that lured Tom Alexander, Sr. to spend his life there and write so movingly about his experiences." --Joe A. Mobley, North Carolina Historical Review

"Illustrations for the book combine some of the best photographers of Western North Carolina and the Alexander family. These photographs, including the classic images made by George Masa, make the book a delight. This well-designed little volume is quite charming. Mountain Fever is valuable as a supporting source for anyone reading about the complex history of the Southern Appalachians in the twentieth century." --Philip P. Banks, North Carolina Libraries

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bright Mountain Books; First Edition (November 1, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0914875264
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0914875260
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches

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Lois Porter

Great Read of Area

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013

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Loved getting a better understanding of local color. Tom Alexander and family were Haywood County pioneers. Loved the anecdotes! I guess I've got what Tom calls 'mountain fever' too.

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Mary

Cataloochee Ranch History

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014

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This book was in great shape when it arrived. A very good "read".about the Cataloochee Ranch origins. Found it to be factual and interesting.

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Betty M. Williams

Wonderful history, and amazing story

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011

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As a native North Carolinian, I love our mountains and stories about them. Hard to believe that even such pioneering peoples the Alexanders had the courage and strength to follow their dreams in the midst of the depression in the 30's, and have continued to live and share their dream even to this day. I discovered this place and the book about it by chance. I found a small little book called "Cataloohee Cooking" which had a brief history of the ranch. I wanted to know more about it and whether it was still in existance today, which led me to "Mountain Fever." I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the Alexander family and intend to visit the ranch on my next trip to western North Carolina.

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P. Elmore

You can feel the author's love for the mountains

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018

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I am enjoying this book.

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DD

Lovely place, lovely people

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2007

I never knew Tom Alexander, but met Miss Judy before her death. Even late in life her eyes did sparkle like diamonds. Her family still owns and runs Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, NC. and you couldn't ask for a finer place or people. If you love the mountains you will identify with the sentiments of this book and get to know the real people behind the ranch. I came to Cataloochee Ranch in 1995 for the first time and left my heart there. I have finally moved to the area after 12 years of dreaming. I have come home.

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